Daily Astrological Forecast, September 1–23, 2024
Influences of beginnings converge—the first day of the week and month, today’s numerology of 1, and the portal of tomorrow’s New Moon. However, retrograde action favors closing past cycles.
Uranus the rebel goes retrograde in Taurus, connecting us with our inner liberator, while Pluto backs out of Aquarius and into Capricorn for the last time this century, spotlighting transformation of our structures and path of mastery. This is the type of change that we’ve been working on for the last 20 years until Pluto entered Aquarius in January.
Moon in Leo accents vitality and self-expression and fuels our confidence to use today’s intense energies in creative ways.
We can focus on our own self-expression and developing our personal talents, ask for support, or take control of a situation. Mercury in retrograde shadow favors directing today’s vitality in things we started previously rather than starting something new. Avoid being prideful, overbearing or melodramatic.
The best time for people connections is before 3:22 pm (6:22 ET), when Moon squares Uranus, supporting independent, creative work or research, before she goes VOC at 5:25 pm (8:25 ET).
At 8:48 pm (11:48 ET), Luna enters diligent Virgo. We can declutter and get our space, work and healing activities in order.
Affirmation:
I forgive others for their past mistakes, and life forgives me for my past mistakes. I am free and they are, here and now.
Monday, September 2
Today’s New Moon in Virgo brings energy to projects involving healing, work, service, and self-improvement. With ruler Mercury in retrograde shadow, use this energy in something begun previously.
Fiery Mars is in square to mysterious Neptune. Well used, this square accents creativity, and supports intuitive guidance. This is a great configuration for calling on angels, doing energetic and psychic protection, and making a dream or vision board. It can also fuel romantic obsessions, generate confusion in our direction and open us to manipulation.
Keep a low profile, avoid using hallucinogenics, exercise caution when driving on wet roads or combining the use of vehicles or machines with water; save bar-hopping and blind dates for another day.
The Virgo New Moon is exact at 6:56 pm (9:56 ET).
At 11-12 Virgo, the Sabian symbol for this lunation has a curious resonance with the Mars-Neptune square:
AFTER THE WEDDING, THE GROOM SNATCHES THE VEIL AWAY FROM HIS BRIDE… The penetrating and unveiling power of the trained mind… physical action with psychological and/or spiritual overtones. In ancient cosmologies the male god often appears in three roles as son, husband and father of the woman element of nature. Nature is fulfilled by the human mind and will that overcome her; she resists only better to be subdued by the power that transcends her, and by transcending her gives her a spiritual meaning. The element of “training” in the symbolic scene comes from the fact that there has been a marriage ritual; thus the sociocultural factor is in the background. The teacher-guru is here the priest who has performed the ritual… The masculine act balances the feminine dream visualization. The Keyword is UNVEILING. There can also be an unveiling of mysteries, long protect protected by secrecy.
Affirmation:
I am not alone or without guidance for the next phase of my life, the Divine Companion is with me, directing me, supporting me and showing me the way.
Tuesday, September 3
Today’s numerology of 3 is creative and sociable, yet the square from revved-up Mars to mystical Neptune and the still-active New Moon portal make today, particularly this morning, more serious than fun.
Sensitive Virgo Moon opposes strict Saturn, a stressful aspect that’s low on emotional intelligence. Focus on independent activities that lift the spirits: journaling, decluttering bedroom or kitchen cabinets, making a schedule for self-care, and spiritual endeavors.
Things get easier after 11:34 am (2:34 pm ET), when Moon squares expressive Jupiter, boosting our morale and optimizing our charisma. Combined with today’s numerology of 3, not only can we connect with the feelings of others, we can motivate and inspire them. Moon in Virgo makes this square especially applicable in practical activities like teaching, study, healing, service and work.
Still on the Mars-Neptune square (described above), we can be downright enchanting. We can also get enchanted or manipulated by others or by our own fantasies. Keep your feet on the ground.
Affirmation:
I release attachment to future outcomes, and focus on the present moment, here and now.
Wednesday, September 4
Independent, focused activities are best, with today’s numerology of 4 ruled by Saturn, the boss planet, and strong Mars challenging powerful Pluto in an emboldening, potentially confrontative quincunx.
Early this morning, Moon in diligent Virgo supports focus. However, Luna opposes mysterious Neptune, favoring intuitive activities over more common, merely practical ones. We can write to an angel, declutter, go on a fast (check with your health professional), detox, and finish organizing our manifestation practices in support of our New Moon intentions.
As for connections with others, we’re apt to be on the defensive or confused, so independent activities are best.
At 9:06 am (12:06 ET), Moon makes a tiny VOC, entering sweet Libra at 9:12 am (12:12 ET). A Mars-Pluto quincunx accents the feisty side of this placement—independent activities are still best. We can direct our warrior spirit by writing a letter to Congress, circulating online petitions, or reviewing and retouching a negotiation, a deal, a legal matter, or a contract. We can also edit creative writing or make innovative changes to artwork.
Affirmation:
My work is made of divine substance, that has healing, enriching effects on me, now and always.
Thursday, September 5
Moon in socially dexterous Libra joins ruler Venus, imparting a dose of charm we can apply in tough situations involving negotiation or justice, or we can overhaul a creative project.
The Moon-Venus contact favors people connections, but on the portal of Mars’ contacts to slippery Neptune and powerful Pluto, these may involve power struggles or brokering of some kind. We can follow up on a challenging negotiation, and find a balance between diplomacy and assertiveness.
These energies can also be used to set limits—perhaps with ourselves in something we’ve been in denial about. And we can push to finish a project or job we’ve been stalling on.
When dealing with others, be prepared to breathe deeply in order to avoid heated conflict.
Affirmation:
I call on the angels to go before me, harmonizing my interactions and connecting me with the good in them, here and now.
Friday, September 6
People contacts go well, thanks to the harmonies made by Moon in sweet Libra to Mercury the messenger and Jupiter the broadcaster. Today’s numerology of 6 creates abundance and a warm, jovial atmosphere.
Although we’re still within earshot of Mars’ recent tensions, the Moon-Mercury-Jupiter influences are easy-going and bring opportunities for empathetic connection. We can smooth feathers, clarify disagreements, close a sale, enjoy good company, or promote or teach successfully.
Even with these advantages, there’s still tension in the air. Mental Mercury approaches a square to brilliant Uranus, which perfects tonight and fuels a contrarian spirit. This aspect is not necessarily bad, but it can be argumentative. It sparks independent thinking and acuity in general and can help us be effective at researching non-official versions.
All of this is best before 4:42 pm (7:42 ET), when Moon is in quincunx to rebellious Uranus, followed by another to surreal Neptune. The next few hours are better for independent activities involving creativity, intuition, spirituality, or music.
At 10:08 pm (1:08 am ET), Moon goes VOC in Libra, entering passionate Scorpio just ten minutes later. We can journal, do inner work, make an important decision, or enjoy intimacy.
Affirmation:
My good cannot be withheld or denied me. God has infinite substance and uses it to make my good appear where I am, now and always.
Saturday, September 7
Moon in deep Scorpio unveils hidden truths and supports powerful change. Independent work and spiritual activities go better than people connections. We may pressure ourselves, but we can find new solutions.
Today’s numerology of 7 relates to cognition and is ruled by Mercury and Uranus, who happen to be in square. They stimulate our intelligence and, with Moon Scorpio, our intuition. We can find a new angle on an old project or problem, dig up key information, receive cosmic guidance. The Moon-Mars trine can also open us to aggression, so leave psychic consultations and mediumistic work for another day.
Sun in Virgo opposes strict Saturn, spotlighting how we are organized, and working to help us to heal, succeed, and improve ourselves. This transit feels serious and isn’t exactly fun, but it does support spiritual healing, getting organized, generating a creative solution, thinking outside the box, and making headway on a goal. Independent actions are best, since connections with others may be a bit feisty.
Affirmation:
The forces of life are working in me, directing me to a new level of growth, success and happiness, here and now.
Sunday, September 8
Today’s numerology of 8 supports finishing something related to success or finance, while Moon in Scorpio emboldens us to improve our emotional, spiritual, and material situation.
There are both soulful and practical currents today.
Mental Mercury makes two minor tensions, one to mystical Neptune and the other to intense Pluto, accenting creativity and intuition, deepening our thought processes, and facilitating connections with spirit guides.
Scorpio Moon harmonizes with Sun and Saturn the builder: we can build for material, emotional, and spiritual development. Especially this morning, we can pounce on an opportunity for positive change in spirituality, business, or progress towards our dreams.
This afternoon, Moon’s connection to expansive Jupiter fuels empathy and our ability to express feelings and appeal to the emotions of others. We can teach, motivate, and promote or campaign for something. Spiritual practice and heroic actions can be powerful and joyous.
Affirmation:
My thoughts can’t sabotage me, my mind is a place of divine activity that generates good for me and others, now and always.
Monday, September 9
The day starts with Moon in deep Scorpio followed by a brief VOC before she enters expansive Sagittarius. Independent mental and spiritual activities are favored over people connections.
Mercury makes a wee-hour ingress to Virgo, supporting practical thinking, mental work, and problem resolution, and triggering a more introverted style of connecting.
Moon in penetrating Scorpio makes early aspects to electrical Uranus and cosmic Neptune, accenting intuition and favoring creativity, cutting-edge research, and spiritual healing.
Just 15 minutes later, at 10:26 am (1:26 pm ET), Luna enters optimistic, capacious Sagittarius, followed by tensions to Mercury and Mars that accent the rebellious, restless side of this placement.
The rest of the day favors mental work and armchair activism. We can enjoy a walk, work on trade, take an online seminar, strategize for diplomatic solutions, or review a negotiation, a legal case or our correspondence.
Invocation:
Angels and spirit guides, please direct me to use my solitude well and wisely, here and now.
Tuesday, September 10
With Moon in audacious Sag and today’s bold numerology of 1, we want to throw ourselves into something, and we can. This afternoon, we get a window for people connections.
We can move to expand our horizons, geographical, social, academic, cultural, financial, or in our beliefs.
At 3:48 pm (6:48 ET), Moon’s sextile to sweet Venus opens a short but golden window for people connections. Arrange for a meeting, a call, a publication, or a date, and make connections before 5:02 pm (8:02 ET), when Moon squares cold Saturn, suppressing our emotional intelligence. After this, we might organize our space, declutter the kitchen or—in resonance with tonight’s Second Quarter Moon—we can review our strategies before Mercury goes fully direct tomorrow.
This lunation is exact at 11:06 pm (2:06 am ET). At 19-20 Sag, the Sabian symbol says:
IN AN OLD-FASHIONED NORTHERN VILLAGE MEN CUT THE ICE OF A FROZEN POND FOR USE DURING THE SUMMER… The foresighted use of natural resources to supply future needs… Man’s ingenuity and foresight make it possible for him to plan for the future in terms of his knowledge of the seasonal rhythm of cold and heat and, by implication, of even larger cycles of change. Quiet and relaxation may have to be sacrificed, and some hardships endured, in order that another type of problem, which may involve survival… may be met at some later time… the value of actively planning for future need, and of foresight based on the knowledge of cyclic processes. Keywords: ASSURING SUPPLY.
Affirmation:
I am divinely equipped for the events of my life, and I trust my abilities, here and now.
Wednesday, September 11
Serious, assertive communications and work are favored, thanks to a contact from relational Venus to mature Saturn and a sextile from Mercury the messenger to bold Mars.
Moon in gregarious Sag helps us apply these goal-oriented influences, while Mercury finally goes direct, facilitating progress and spotlighting new undertakings.
With Moon in Sag, our goal-oriented communications can include:
- Circulating our CV
- Entering a competition
- Reaching out to a leader, a boss or someone related to sports
- Working on trade, a legal matter or promotion, or correspondence
- Holding a business meeting
- Attainment of a long-overdue answer
- Going back to school
- Taking or giving a class
- Meeting new people
We can start the day with heart-centered prayer or meditation. Connections are energized, but there’s a risk of being bossy or coming on too strong; inner work can offset this, as can taking it slow. Also, today’s numerology of 11 opens a window for angels to use our love energy to raise the planetary frequency.
At 7:38 pm (10:38 ET), Moon enters ambitious Capricorn, putting us in a responsible, executive mode and joining with the Mercury-Mars sextile to favor communications for work and business.
Affirmation:
I am universal love in radiant expression and I allow the love that I am to embrace me and to touch all sentient beings, here and now.
Thursday, September 12
We can expect good results from communications, especially those that are for work or practical concerns, or with elders, teachers and authority figures, as Moon in practical Capricorn trines Mercury the Messenger.
Sun squares optimistic Jupiter, favoring publication, self-expression, creativity, abundance, and focusing on our life mission. With Sun in picky Virgo and Jupiter given to sermonizing, avoid moralizing and sarcasm.
At 4:36 am (7:36 ET), Moon leaves the rough waters of an opposition to intense Mars and trines loquacious ruler Mercury in practical Virgo. Focus on communications like those mentioned above as well as a promotion or campaign for something related to business, wellness, health or service.
Today’s numerology of 3, ruled by Venus, activates the healing force of beauty and kind, uplifting words.
Affirmation:
Guardian Angel, please guide me to use my words for good alone, here and now.
Friday, September 13
We can build favorable, lasting connections as Moon in directed Capricorn connects with the two benefics, sweet Venus and abundant Jupiter. Like today’s Moon, today’s numerology of 4 is ruled by constructive Saturn.
Morning is especially fortuitous, with Moon’s contacts to Venus and Jupiter followed by a trine to Sun. We can:
- Ask for a promotion
- Engage in negotiation
- Present a proposal
- Give a class, a talk or a conference
- Entertain the boss
- Participate in a team effort
- Apply for credit
- Promote our business, products or service
Tonight, creative and spiritual intelligence are triggered, as Moon harmonizes with inspired Uranus and mystical Neptune. These influences favor creative work and visualization, psychic consultations, media productions, contacts with spirit guides, and spiritual healing. Again, Moon in Capricorn supports lasting results.
Affirmation:
Spirit surrounds me and shields me, and only good can come to me, now and always.
Saturday, September 14
On the portal of the upcoming Lunar Eclipse in Pisces, an exact trine between Venus and Jupiter, planets of love and abundance, makes this a powerful day for improvement.
We can be freed from old ties, limitations and heartaches. Moon in independent Aquarius combines with today’s adventuresome numerology of 5 to move us to try something new involving people, love, and finance. We might go on an adventure or a first date, knock on a new door, seek out positive connections, and push ourselves beyond our comfort zone.
The free spirit of this lunar placement is accented by minor tensions to Mercury, planet of communication, and hyper Mars.
Is there a daring action have you thought of taking, but put on hold until things somehow get easier? This is your day.
Affirmation:
I give thanks for the help I receive from my guides, my ancestors, my angels, and from Almighty Love, here and now and always.
Sunday, September 15
We’re on a roll! Today’s fortunate numerology of 6 joins the Venus-Jupiter trine to favor all kinds of people connections. Moon in Aquarius gives special value to connections that are exciting, renewing, or close to our ideals.
Today we can have a breakthrough experience in love, friendship, or collaboration for culture, altruism, or activism.
Dive into this day’s waters and swim until 10:04 pm (1:04 am ET), when Moon goes VOC.
Affirmation:
I give thanks for the new opportunities and new connections that appear on my path now.
Monday, September 16
Transits made by today’s Moon in Pisces trigger our independent spirit and the evasive side of the fish’s dualistic nature. Today’s numerology of 7 spotlights solitude, study, and intuition.
On the portal of tomorrow’s Lunar Eclipse in Pisces, sensitivity is high. Moon’s contacts to Uranus and Mars activate our vitality in an independent kind of way. We may feel emotionally dramatic. Today’s numerology of 7 favors cognitive development, and we can focus these energies in independent endeavors involving study, psychism, research, and intellect.
Avoid gatherings, low-vibrational media, films and music, hallucinogenics and confrontation.
Affirmation:
Infinite Intelligence pours to me and through me, activating my cognitive gifts, now and always.
Tuesday, September 17
Today’s Pisces Full Moon starts the new Eclipse season. It’s an intense spiritual energy that helps us release whatever might block the next phase of our cosmic destiny.
As for daily activities, Moon’s early conjunction to Saturn favors organizing our spiritual lives, inner work, and creative projects. We can release belongings and set limits on distractions. From 11:30 am (2:30 pm ET), Moon squares Pisces’ coruler, expansive Jupiter, fueling people connections, contacts with angels, and different kinds of outreach such as teaching, publishing, or promoting.
However, this portal in Pisces is highly sensitive, and it’s wise to plan for down time and save partying or potentially negative encounters for another time. We are getting a cosmic trigger to release baggage—it’s an appointment with our destiny, and we want to have our attention free to feel through whatever happens to be going on; to read the signs. We can avoid drowning in fantasy by instead following the lead Saturn has given us since entering Pisces, and focusing our passion on something spiritual, creative, or close to the soul.
At 25-26 Pisces, the Sabian symbol for this lunation says:
WATCHING THE VERY THIN MOON CRESCENT APPEARING AT SUNSET, DIFFERENT PEOPLE REALIZE THAT THE TIME HAS COME TO GO AHEAD WITH THEIR DIFFERENT PROJECTS… A keen appreciation of the value of individualized responses to any challenge of life… The rather obscure original notation for this zodiacal degree, “A new moon that divides its influences,” when translated into practical terms refers to the fact that, confronted with the opportunity to expand their energy along new lines, modern individuals will react according to their own personal characters. One basic cosmic-spiritual impulse will lead these varied personalities to take equally varied steps. In any society that glorifies individualism, everyone should therefore accept this fact and not try to compel other individuals to conform to a single pattern of response… THE FALLACY OF TOTALITARIANISM: at times we can all act like despots, demanding that others react to any situation exactly as we do.
Affirmation:
Thank you, angels, for helping me release whatever might block my cosmic destiny, and for doing this for the entire planet, here and now.
Wednesday, September 18
Today’s numerology of 9—of endings—combines with yesterday’s still-active Eclipse portal to facilitate release of emotions and situations. Transits help set limits.
Moon in brave Aries sextiles powerful Pluto in Aquarius, sign of freedom. We have opportunities to connect with someone powerful, to take definitive action, and to remove ourselves from obsolete situations.
Before reaching out, it’s good to organize our thoughts. Mercury the messenger opposes strict Saturn; we get a realistic look at our communications, documents, and connections and can see how to synthesize, remove excesses and distractions and get our workspace, websites, notebooks, inbox, bookshelves and social media posts in order. Communications are apt to be cold and stark. We can strategize for warmth and harmony.
An afternoon square from sensitive Moon to ruler, pushy Mars, may bring emotional discomfort. Our best bets are independent activities to weed out distraction, like finishing a job or project or decluttering our space. Avoid direct confrontation and stressful exercise.
Affirmation:
Angels are present in my communications, facilitating perfect outcomes, now and always.
Thursday, September 19
Mercury direct never had it so good. Today’s Moon in assertive Aries combines with today’s numerology of 1 to favor starting something, while the transits bring freedom and support people connections.
Toward the end of his transit through practical Virgo, Sun trines innovative Uranus in Taurus, sign of abundance. Virgo Sun can feel stressful, and this aspect lightens self-criticism as we can find new and easier ways to fulfil our mission, solve a problem, or advance our material goals. A surprise may seem to shake us, but it opens new horizons.
People connections are promising, especially from 11:11 am (2:11 ET), when Moon sextiles hotshot Jupiter, increasing the charm quotient and opening doors for positive communication, expansion, promotion and sales.
The charm continues as Moon opposes sweet and sexy Venus, making for a juicy, fun, romantic evening.
Affirmation:
I bless the love that flows to me and through me to others, now and always.
Friday, September 20
Moon in Taurus, sign of her exaltation, anchors today’s creative potential, fueled by a tension from sweet Venus to audacious Uranus, and an opposition from Sun to dreamy Neptune.
Today’s numerology of 2 likes having someone around, and with the above transits, the best contacts are those who bring an unusual or cosmic element to the table. Enjoy friends, go out with someone new, share an excursion to a science museum or nature reserve. Work on a creative project, heal your relationship with love and money, create a vision board or similar materials.
Sun opposing Neptune can bring confusion, so have fun but save new commitments for another day and don’t go to an isolated place for a hike or to party.
Affirmation:
I bless my intuition that guides me beautifully, now and always.
Saturday, September 21
Today’s numerology of 3 inspires us to beautify the atmosphere and lift spirits. Moon in Taurus supports tangible manifestation and the transits fuel original thought. Unusual romance.
Mercury the messenger squares his big brother Jupiter, the publicist planet, expanding our creativity and broadening the reach of our self-expression.
Moon in Taurus helps ground this influence in communications, promotions, media, and a campaign of some kind. Luna’s sextile to worker Saturn favors practical action and connections with a boss, client, elder, teacher or authority figure of some kind. With Saturn in mystical Pisces, the action can help build our dreams or strengthen our soul path.
Communication continues to flow with Moon’s afternoon trine to Mercury.
Venus is on a roll. Still fresh from yesterday’s contact with rebel Uranus, the planet of love and values makes a quincunx to mysterious Neptune. Our imagination fuels romance and abundance, leading to unusual ways of manifesting and renewing our creative and healing powers.
Work on beliefs and forgiveness, connect with angels and spirit guides, and communicate for practical and emotional concerns.
Affirmation:
Forgive us our trespasses against your law of love as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Sunday, September 22
Change is in the air as Moon, Sun and Venus switch signs, triggering the critical degree of Fall Equinox. Venus, planet of love, beauty and values, squares alchemical Pluto.
A square from Venus to Pluto triggers a wave of emotional intensity and an urge to change our financial situation or something related to values. From his vantage at the final, anaretic degree of Virgo, Sun forms a grand trine with Pluto and Moon. Pluto rules Venus, newly into Scorpio, and disposits the Equinox Sun in Libra. There’s evolutionary movement, focused especially on material (earth) and relational realms.
Moon enters Gemini at 4:26 am (7:26 ET), and Sun makes his ingress to Libra at 5:43 am (8:43 ET). As we move into the season of change, we are directed to release stale values, attitudes and relational habits, to lift our self-esteem, connections and finances to a new level. Actively seek new information and empowering connections and opportunities.
Master number 22 lifts the frequency of this combination and the results of service-centered actions can reach the masses.
Affirmation:
The angels of change work to release me from disempowering situations and ties, and my true good expands, here and now.
Monday, September 23
Today’s numerology of 5 likes to explore, while Moon in curious Gemini facilities understanding of diverse viewpoints. Do research and follow up on the new paths that beckon.
With Moon in square to demanding Saturn, morning may not be too cheery. However, we can organize our sources of information and the focus of our attention, take a trip to the library or bookstore, declutter our inbox, and strategize for concentration on what really matters.
People connections go better after 3:39 pm (6:39 ET), when Moon conjoins affable Jupiter, making the rest of the afternoon and evening great for communication, sharing ideas, sales, and promoting.
Affirmation:
Spirit leads me to new horizons, and I act on my guidance, here and now.
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